Samuel Esqueda Serna
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated line cook with a proven track record at plenty restaurants, demonstrating exceptional time management and team collaboration skills. Achieved significant improvements in kitchen productivity and food safety standards, passing health inspection requirements. Known for a strong work ethic and an ability to adapt quickly to new recipes and techniques, enhancing customer satisfaction through consistent quality and efficiency.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
Dish Washer
City Barbecue
- Preserved tidy kitchen environments through effective waste disposal and orderly supply management.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Line Cook
Denny’s Restaurant
Indianapolis, IN
05.2017 - 07.2021
- Handled numerous orders at once during busy times, ensuring precise execution.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in the workplace through teamwork, adhering to guidelines.
- Arranged and prepared kitchen supplies during opening and closing shifts.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Line Cook
Unión Jack
Indianapolis, IN
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
- Kept inventory fresh through scheduled monitoring and product rotation.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Trained new cooks to achieve the kitchen's stringent quality quickly.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, surpassing health inspection requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwest Central High School
Indianapolis, IN05.2017
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Kitchen equipment use
- Team collaboration
- Food packaging and preparation
- Positive attitude
- Truck loading and unloading
- Reliability
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook
Denny’s Restaurant
05.2017 - 07.2021
Line Cook
Unión Jack
02.2017 - 05.2017
Dish Washer
City Barbecue
High School Diploma -
Northwest Central High School